A wonderful and savory recipe that blends the flavors of ground meat, bacon, and cheese is bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed meatloaf. Here’s a recipe to get you started:

• 2 pounds of meat (beef, pork, or a combination) – 1 cup breadcrumbs
  2 eggs – 1/2 cup milk
• 1 finely chopped small onion – 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley – 1 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – 8-10 slices bacon – 8 ounces cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Combine everything until well blended.
3. Place half of the meat mixture on a lined baking sheet and press it into a rectangular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick.
4. Arrange the cheese slices in the center of the meat rectangle, leaving an edge boundary. You can use a single type of cheese or a variety of cheeses.
5. Flatten the remaining meat mixture into another rectangle the same size as the first. Place it on top of the cheese with care, sealing the edges with the bottom layer of meat. To ensure that the cheese is entirely encased, press the edges together.
6. Arrange the bacon slices horizontally on top of the meatloaf, slightly overlapped. Tuck the bacon ends underneath the meatloaf.
7. Bake the bacon-wrapped meatloaf for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). If the bacon isn’t crispy enough, grill the meatloaf for a few minutes at the end to prevent it from scorching.
8. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and set aside for a few minutes before slicing. This will aid in the distribution of the juices and make cutting easier.
9. Cut the meatloaf into individual servings and serve warm. It’s delicious with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.

Take pleasure in your bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed meatloaf!